SpecialtyCare

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

A Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assistant is a specialized surgical professional who provides direct assistance to the surgeon during cardiothoracic procedures. Their contributions are vital to the success of complex procedures like coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair or replacement, lung resections, and heart transplants.

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Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Sterile processing is boring. After all, if something particularly exciting happens in your facility’s sterile processing department (SPD), it’s most likely a sign that things aren’t going well. And when a sterile processing department can do that, they can ensure an elite level of patient safety and satisfaction.

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SpecialtyCare

JANUARY 16, 2025

These specialists work side-by-side with surgeons, leveraging state-of-the-art techniques and technologies to enhance the success of each procedure. Sterile Processing Solutions Sterile environments are essential for successful organ procurement.

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Jalal Surgical

APRIL 11, 2023

Why Sterilization is essential for surgical instruments Sterilization is crucial for surgical instruments because it helps to prevent the spread of infections and diseases between patients. Several Sterilization methods include autoclaving, ethylene oxide gas sterilization, and radiation sterilization.

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Incision

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A Partnership for Patient Care The Operating Room (OR) and the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) are two pillars that hold up the complex structure of frontline surgical care. The symbiotic relationship between the OR and the SPD is critical both for patient safety and staff well-being.

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Jalal Surgical

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

What is the sterilization Of Surgical Instruments? Sterilization is a process aimed at eliminating or destroying all microbial life forms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores. Various method s are employed for Sterilization , depending on the nature of the items or surfaces being treated.

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Incision

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Welcome back to our series on the inner workings of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD). In our previous article, "Sterile Processing and the Operating Room: Why Patient Safety Can't Be Rushed", we emphasized the importance of embracing the 4.5-hour In layman's terms?

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

A lumbar discectomy is a life-changing procedure for many patients suffering from back pain due to a herniated disc. A lumbar discectomy is a minimally invasive procedure designed to relieve pressure on spinal nerves caused by a herniated disc in the lower back. This prep work allows the surgeon to focus entirely on the procedure.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

They are responsible for maintaining a sterile environment, assisting surgeons, and ensuring patient safety throughout the surgical process. This involves sterilizing instruments, setting up equipment, and ensuring all safety protocols are followed. What Does an OR Nurse Do?

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Whether it’s a heart bypass or valve replacement, these procedures require precision and teamwork. Surgical assistants work closely with surgeons to ensure safe and efficient procedures. Some of their main tasks include: Preparing the Operating Room : Surgical assistants ensure all equipment is sterile and ready.

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Jalal Surgical

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Circumcision surgery is a medical procedure that involves the removal of the foreskin , the fold of skin covering the head (glans) of the penis. This surgical intervention is one of the oldest and most common procedures worldwide, often performed for cultural, religious, or medical reasons.

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Trocar Supplies

MARCH 6, 2023

Single-use supplies are used one time, for one procedure, for one patient. They are not designed to be sterilized and used again. Single-use surgical tools don't have to be cleaned and sterilized after they are used. Each instrument is sterile and ready for use. Improved patient safety. Lower labor costs.

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Trocar Supplies

AUGUST 21, 2023

Used by various professionals, autoclaves play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of both patients and practitioners. When it comes to surgical procedures, dental treatments, laboratory experiments, hormone pellet therapy, or the artistry of tattoos, cleanliness, and sterility are of paramount importance.

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BFW Inc.

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The BFW Daymark Victory surgical headlight sets a new standard in surgical lighting with its advanced airflow and hygiene features, making it an essential tool for any surgical team. The Daymark Victory surgical headlight stands out with its innovative airflow design, which directs air upwards and away from the sterile field.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Traverse rectus abdominal muscle, flap (TRAM Flap), commonly used in breast reconstruction procedures, are intricate surgeries that demand precision and teamwork; for plastic surgeons performing these complex operations, having a skilled surgical assistant can significantly enhance the procedure’s success and efficiency.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Trans abdominal flaps, commonly used in breast reconstruction procedures, are intricate surgeries that demand precision and teamwork, for plastic surgeons performing these complex operations, having a skilled surgical assistant can significantly enhance the procedure’s success and efficiency. Learn more about our services here.

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SpecialtyCare

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The sterile processing department (SPD) and the OR work hand in hand, but communication between the two can be disjointed and incomplete, resulting in unnecessary waste and preventable errors. OR Manager recommends a committee specifically to handle challenges such as when to use immediate-use steam sterilization. #4

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Concordia Anesthesiology

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Patients should be told to arrive at precisely the right time in advance of their procedure. Case add-ons must be prioritized based on the acuity of the patient, anticipated length of the procedure, and availability of resources. Shortening the time only leads to added stress, impacting both patient and staff safety.

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OpFlow

DECEMBER 9, 2021

These publications span all surgical specialties and hospital settings, the full spectrum of procedure types, across pediatric and adult services lines. The situation has now reached a point where sterile processing departments at almost every hospital across the country are stretched well beyond capacity.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

AUGUST 29, 2024

In the highly specialized field of plastic surgery, having a reliable and skilled team is essential to delivering top-notch results and ensuring patient safety. Their responsibilities include: Preoperative Preparation: Ensuring the operating room is ready, sterilizing instruments, and preparing patients for surgery. and Virginia areas.

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Jalal Surgical

DECEMBER 17, 2022

They come with a locking mechanism high up on the forks that helps keep them to the ground during surgical procedures. A procedure called hemostasis. The safety handle has a protective sheath and is intended to be used with a normal blade to reduce the risk to the surgeon and assistant when passing instruments. Mayo Scissors.

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The Circulating Life

OCTOBER 10, 2022

I’m frustrated with the sterile processing department (SPD). Priorities Surgery requires sterile instruments. Without surgery and sterile procedures, SPD is unnecessary. Without surgery and sterile procedures, SPD is unnecessary. Sure, errors are irritating. That’s a given.

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 12, 2024

This role involves advanced technology and direct involvement in the operating room, providing vital support during complex procedures. Sterile Processing : The Sterile Processing team plays a critical role in patient safety by ensuring all surgical instruments are clean, sterilized, and ready for use.

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Elmed

JANUARY 11, 2022

Over the past year there has been a lot of increased emphasis and attention placed on pre-cleaning surgical instruments at the point of use prior to transport to sterile reprocessing. This new, increased emphasis on pre-cleaning is important to you, your facility and most importantly, to your patients and their safety.

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BFW Inc.

JUNE 17, 2021

COVID-19 puts additional strain on hospital resources, due to the increased focus on sterilization and overcapacity of ICUs – improving hospital efficiency is a critical focus in response to these issues. In particular, better management of sterile instruments produces significant cost savings for hospitals.

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BFW Inc.

AUGUST 11, 2021

So it should come as no surprise that — in a study of surgeons in low-resource settings — an incredible 80% reported that the quality of their surgical lights represents a patient safety risk. Low-quality lighting in the OR is a dangerous and avoidable hindrance to surgical procedures that can contribute to: Poor surgery outcomes.

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Jalal Surgical

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Spinal surgery is a medical procedure performed to address various conditions affecting the spine , including herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and deformities. Medical technology has led to less invasive procedures, which reduce recovery time and discomfort after surgery. What is the meaning of Spine Surgery? cm Caspar dura hook 24.5

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BFW Inc.

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Through surgical video technology, procedures can be live-streamed directly from the surgeon’s point-of-view to a wall-mounted display. Similarly, residents and fellows can study new surgical procedures and specialized techniques through video, equipping them with a foundational understanding before entering the OR.

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Trocar Supplies

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Infection, hematoma, hernia, post-procedural pain, and cosmetic concerns are almost unknown after the insertion of hormone pellets by trocar (although there are a few reports of complications after the surgeon chose the umbilicus for the point of insertion). Post-procedural cosmetic concerns are almost nil. There is also a seal.

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SpecialtyCare

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Many studies have shown that error tracking and a safety culture of reporting can significantly reduce the number of incidents coming out of the SPD. One particular study in BMJ Quality and Safety showed that SPD errors were affecting 5% of surgical cases , and once the root causes were identified, significant improvements were made.

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Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

JANUARY 25, 2024

The specialty of the ASC: Some ASCs perform a wide variety of outpatient procedures. Others, on the other hand, only offer a few common procedures, which they do more of. This is especially true of newly established ASCs, they may focus on a limited number of procedures until their cash flow stabilizes.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

OCTOBER 18, 2017

You discuss the procedure of a blood patch and he says, “Yes, that’s what I need. 3 You explain the blood patch procedure and its risks to the patient, he signs a consent, and you perform the blood patch within the hour. You withdraw the Tuohy needle and announce to the patient that the procedure is over. What do you do?

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DFW Anesthesia Professionals

JANUARY 8, 2024

In the operating room (OR), teamwork is crucial for ensuring patient safety. Thus, stress from the demands of performing intricate procedures, learning to use new technologies, and the necessity to work quickly and efficiently are compounded by a lack of experience. 1] Arora et al.

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MEDITEK

JANUARY 26, 2022

An operating table, also called a surgical table or operating room table, is a table on which a patient lies during a surgical procedure. Important questions to ask before choosing a surgical table include: What procedures will be performed? What is an operating table? In what position will the patient be placed during surgery?

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Radius Anesthesia

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Approximately 80% of drug shortages involve sterile injectable drugs, such as anesthetic agents and chemotherapy drugs (1). In clinical trials, the efficacy and safety characteristics of ciprofol were compared with those of propofol in different clinical scenarios (2). min vs. 6.0 ± 2.1 min, min, P < 0.001).

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Symmetry Surgical

JULY 4, 2016

Download our Free eBook: Understanding Electrosurgery Amazingly, the technique and principals have changed very little over the decades; the significant changes are in safety, electronic technology and the advancements in electrosurgical accessories. Hospitals nearly 100% of the time use the one time use, sterile disposable cauteries.

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Elmed

APRIL 6, 2021

A well written, easy to understand and comprehensive set of instructions for use should enable reprocessing personnel to comprehend exactly how to implement the entire reprocessing procedure safely and effectively. cleaning, disinfection and sterilization). In Part I of this blog we covered the first two criteria.

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